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Whistles by ceramic artist Missy Stevens were among the many pieces on display and for sale during the Clay Way studio tour last weekend. Photo by Lans Christensen
KENT — The annual Clay Way tour of ceramic artists’ studios benefitted from exquisite autumn weather over the weekend of Oct. 17 and 18.
William Morrison in the private viewing room at his new fine art storage facility in Kent. Photo courtesy of Morrison Gallery
KENT — Litchfield County’s first fine art storage facility has quietly opened in Kent, a fitting addition to this low-key, bucolic town that has earned a reputation as an arts mecca among collectors and art aficionados.
KENT — Accepting the resignation of Chairman Mark Sebetic after 11 years of service, the Board of Finance in Kent elected a new chairman at the regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, voting unanimously to seat as chairman Nancy O’Dea Wyrick. Appointed as vice chairman was Rufus de Rham. Lesly Ferris will serve as board clerk.
KENT — Using the strategically located Swift House to house a security unit and securing the structure against further deterioration were two topics discussed at the regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The meeting was conducted by Zoom.
Photo by Lans Christensen
Kent Falls State Park opened quietly last week, after a summer-long shutdown caused both by COVID-19 and by overuse of the state park by large groups from out of town. Crowds over the weekend, when the weather was chilly, were moderate.
KENT — The former Kildonan School has joined the Marvelwood School in Kent, creating a campus that will offer high-level support for high school students with learning challenges.
The new partnership of the two schools was announced on Monday, Sept. 14.
KENT — Connecticut Republicans usually hold their breakfast and fundraiser at the Fife ‘n’ Drum restaurant in Kent in June of an election year.
This year the group had to wait until Sept. 10.
KENT — Three students from Marvelwood (a boarding school in Kent for high school students) have been working on a documentary focusing on social justice and democracy. Their efforts have earned them a semi-finalist spot in the Democracy 2020 Youth Film Challenge (winners will be announced Thursday, Sept. 10).
Dennis Byer of Germantown, Tenn., stopped in Kent on Wednesday, July 21, while making his way up to Maine. Photo by Lans Christensen
KENT — Like everything else in our world, the Appalachian Trail (AT) and its hikers are facing significant challenges.
Terston’s was open Saturday, Aug. 8, with a tent outside for the Chamber of Commerce’s Shop Safe Summer Sale. Because of storm damage, only cash could be accepted. Photo by Lans Christensen
KENT — The Kent Chamber of Commerce and businesses in the village went ahead with the Shop Safe Summer Sale, which began over the weekend despite power outages caused by Isaias. The sales are scheduled to continue until Sunday, Aug.23.
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